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Crime
Thane Teacher Scams Autorickshaw Driver Out of ₹10.30 Lakh with Fake Govt Job Promises
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🗓 04 Oct 2026, 03:36 PM
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A teacher in Thane allegedly convinced an autorickshaw driver to invest ₹10.30 lakh in a supposed government job scheme, but the scheme turned out to be fraudulent.
A teacher in Thane is accused of luring an autorickshaw driver into investing ₹10.30 lakh in a purported government job scheme. The driver was promised a secure position and a substantial salary, but the arrangement was fabricated. The loss has left the driver financially strained and has drawn attention to the prevalence of scams targeting everyday commuters.
The incident has sparked concerns among local commuters about the authenticity of job offers that require upfront payments. Authorities have reportedly taken notice of the case, and it is expected that an investigation will be launched to determine the teacher’s involvement and any potential accomplices.
Community leaders and transport unions have called for stricter scrutiny of such schemes and urged commuters to verify job offers through official government channels before making any payments.
The incident has sparked concerns among local commuters about the authenticity of job offers that require upfront payments. Authorities have reportedly taken notice of the case, and it is expected that an investigation will be launched to determine the teacher’s involvement and any potential accomplices.
Community leaders and transport unions have called for stricter scrutiny of such schemes and urged commuters to verify job offers through official government channels before making any payments.